Monthly Archives: January 2023

They Ran in 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 3 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we enter another year its time for one last look at which heritage trams ran in 2022. This is as a complete list of heritage trams which operated with passengers on board during the calendar year 2022 – it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Reindeer descend on Nottingham Express Transit!

Posted on Monday 2 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

In the run-up to Christmas 2022 some of the trams in Nottingham underwent a little bit of a makeover as they got new identities – some of Santa’s reindeer! Its not unusual to see reindeer on UK tramways with both … Continue reading →

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The race is on! Will 2023 see three new tram extensions finally open?

Posted on Monday 2 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you like covering new track on UK tramways then 2023 could be a very exciting year for you as after many twists and turns we could see three separate tramways opening new sections of line! For all three they … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 2nd January 2023

Posted on Monday 2 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its a new year and we’re back with another main site update – although its just moving the Advent Calendars into the gallery section but at least its a start!

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Out and About: A Beamish visit – November 2022

Posted on Monday 2 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time to go “Out and About” again today and we take a look at some of the heritage trams in operation at Beamish on 26th November 2022.

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The Number 20: Southampton 45

Posted on Sunday 1 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

After just over a month and 22 editions this is planned to be the last edition of “The Number 20” (although never say never to it appearing again in some form!) and we end with a selection of photos of … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 715

Posted on Sunday 1 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Happy New Year! We enter a new year with all the excitement and anticipation that may bring but before we look too far ahead we have one final edition of “15 Years Apart”. Its Blackpool again that is featured as … Continue reading →

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